Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Estudio’ by Tárrega
Edited by Neil Smith Francisco Tárrega (1852–1909), is a Spanish composer often referred to as the “father of...
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Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Berceuse’ by Albéniz (arr. J. Morel)
Edited by Neil Smith This is a most appealing arrangement for all Albéniz fans. The title (suggesting a...
Classical Guitar Music to Play: ‘Reverie’ by Satie, Arr. Martin Grayson
The Reverie arranged here for classical guitar is Satie's penultimate piano piece dating from around 1920. Read More
Classical Guitar Music to Play: Allegretto K.581 by Mozart (Arr. Martin Grayson)
Edited by Neil Smith This innocuous looking transcription holds several technical points. A light staccato, created by either...
Around the World with Classical Guitar: Editor Blair J.’s 10 Favorite Albums of 2020
We're not calling these the "best" or "most important" classical guitar albums of 2020; but they our editor's favorites, "the ones that spoke to my soul most." Read More
Classical Guitar Music to Play: Prelude No. 7/F by Chopin (Arr. Tarrega)
In this classical guitar arrangement by Tárrega of Chopin's Prelude No. 7, don’t be afraid to play quietly as indicated, using the dynamic extreme sparingly. Read More
John Williams on Composing His Own Music and Releasing on His Own Terms
Interview by Therese Wassily Saba | From the September 2009 issue of Classical Guitar It is well-known that...
The African Connection: A New Departure For John Williams
By Colin Cooper | From the May & June 2001 issues of Classical Guitar It is not at...
‘There’s Never Enough Time’ with John Williams
In Conversation With Chris Kilvington | From the October 1999 issue of Classical Guitar When I arrived early...
John Williams: New Ways Of Looking At Things
In this 1996 interview, classical guitar great John Williams discusses taking a new look at the guitar world, from repertoire to performance and beyond. Read More